Ukuleles - if there was a prize for "Suddenly the most popular instrument overnight" Ukuleles would win. A few years ago only a handful of people even played the Ukulele and they were mainly die-hard George Formby fans. Then suddenly there was the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and punk bands using Ukes (sometimes they used them as missiles but still...) and the humble Ukulele was back.
There's a lot to be said in favour of the Ukulele; it's small, portable, easy to play, adaptable to different tunings, and even the most expensive are actually relatively cheap in comparison to other instruments. And they are an instrument that both children and adults can take to with equal ease.
The ranges available start with the beginners - coloured ukes in covers €19.95;"fruit" design ukuleles in packs with CD, cover and pick €25.95; Glitter coloured Ukes in packs €25.95; pineapple shaped soprano (Uke only) 27.95
Then you have the more advanced ranges in soprano from €37.95 concert from €65 and tenor from €94.95; Electric -acoustic ranges start at €105 and the beautiful handmade Ukes from €220.
For a fun, accessible, versatile instrument you can't beat the Ukulele!
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